• Provide accurate and non-promotional scientific information related to the scientific rationale and study criteria of the client sponsored studies to study sites.
  • Answer medical enquiries, related to clinical trial design/rationale, from PIs/study site team members using approved resources.
• Support relevant education at Investigator Meetings (IMs) in line with clinical study plans (as requested).
• Develop strong communication links with PIs, study physicians and their teams to engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange regarding disease, clinical unmet needs & clinical trials.
  • Ensure requests received from PIs are managed efficiently and effectively according to established processes, and that the client clinical studies are the primary focus of the study site teams.
• Act as field-based reference point of scientific and clinical expertise for study sites.
  • Liaise closely with the relevant study teams and monitor study performance
  • Support of ongoing and future company sponsored trials.
  • Liaison between clinical operations and study sites e.g., visit trial sites as required to provide updates on study compound and maintain company presence and enhance enrolment and retention rate
  • Identify trial centres for future trials for the client pipeline products
  • Deliver scientific information during SIVs
  • Deliver device trainings to study sites, where relevant
• Build & promote the client as the preferred research partner of the study sites in Europe
• Ensure compliance with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and other relevant guidelines/processes on an ongoing basis

Education:

• Physician, Pharmacist, PhD, MSc in a relevant scientific field or associated qualification (preferred) - BSc. min. requirement
• Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory) and local language of country to be covered
  

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical
• MSL (Medical Science Liaison) or equivalent medical affairs/clinical operations experience e.g., CRA (Clinical Research Associate) preferred, KAM (Key Account Manager) with Clinical Trial background possible
• Clinical trials experience and understanding of clinical trial methodology and management
• Experience in management of KOLs, Researchers and HCPs at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings
• Experience of working within the relevant National and European Pharmaceutical Codes of practice.
  

Skills:

• Communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable thirst for knowledge (technical, clinical, medical, scientific) with an ability to assimilate information quickly, present clinical data clearly and concisely and discuss the statistical and clinical relevance in line with clinical development strategy
• Ability to work autonomously, in a field-based setting
• Ability to drive performance of self and others
• Highest ethical standards
• Project management skills – to deliver on complex tasks within timeframe and manage milestones
• Ability to work in a matrix management environment
• Mature professional presence and credibility
• Passionate and self-confident
• IT skills in particularly competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of the applicable GXP regulations, Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and National and European Codes of Practice

• Ability to travel extensively

• Willingness to travel, be away from home (large geographic territory) and international destinations – Expected time being on the field: 80%
• Valid driving license